Waste Support Manager

Description/Job Summary

Where You Will Work:

Sigma Science, Inc. (Sigma) is a New Mexico-based, small business that provides comprehensive engineering and technology services to federal and commercial clients. We solve our client's most demanding challenges by hiring best-in-class leaders and employees, and partnering with trusted companies, industry leaders, and universities. Since 1996, we have delivered technical expertise and innovative solutions to complex problems across the national security enterprise, with a focus on the nuclear industry. The key to our success is our people. Join our dynamic team as we provide industry recognized experts in a wide variety of technical fields including nuclear surety & safety, information technology & cybersecurity, mission assurance, nuclear security & non-proliferation, and environmental management.

What You Will Do:

Responsible for management, packaging, inventory, and disposition of all waste generated by the Building 251 DD&R Project in accordance with the project Waste Management Plan, Radioactive Waste Management Basis, and supporting plans

Coordinate waste management and disposition activities with LLNS to meet the appropriate waste acceptance for approved disposition/disposal options.

Manage activities associated with profiling, packaging, handling, and hauling/transportation of waste to various facilities, including the transport to off-site and on-site treatment and/or storage facilities and off-site disposal facilities.

Provide technical input into waste characterization documentation and calculations.

Maintain inventory of waste materials and packaging onsite and en route to/from the site.

Prepare a daily report of activities

Participate in meetings as needed with LLNS and Department of Energy personnel.

Additional responsibilities for the Waste Support Manager and Subcontractor staff prior to mobilization include the following:

Review available characterization data provided by LLNS

Review plans prepared by Contractor

Participation in teleconferences with LLNS and Contractor

Support project baselining and estimating effort

Provide input into project waste transportation and disposal approach

One to two onsite meetings prior to full mobilization

Additional onsite positions may include Waste Broker (Shipper) and Waste Technicians. These positions may be required to support the Waste Support Manager during onsite activities and waste shipping campaigns.

Subcontractor will also provide turn-key services for waste packaging, transportation, and disposal. Activities for this scope will be defined as part of the project baseline and will be addressed in a future contract modification.

What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

Experience performing Radiological Waste Characterization at a DOE NNSA National Laboratory, preferably at LLNL

Experience working with Energy Solutions preferred

LLW Non-Hazardous Waste Expertise

Waste Certification Official Experience

Candidates considered for hire, after receiving an offer, must pass a federal background and federal drug test before beginning their work assignment. Refusal to submit to drug testing or not passing the drug test will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

Benefits and Salary:

$85-125k

10 holidays and 15 days of PTO

Medical, dental, and vision

FSA, HSA, and 401K

STD, LTD, and AD&D

Supplemental Voluntary Insurance Options and EAP

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development

Profit Sharing and Incentive Bonuses

EEO/AAP Statement:

Sigma Science Inc. (Sigma) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at Sigma. We are committed to inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization.